Al Ingham

Welcome to Al Ingham’s page

My name is Al Ingham. I am a husband, a teacher, an artist, photographer, web site designer, and a worshipper. I have been playing guitar since I was 10, and have been writing songs ever since. I have been in various worship teams for the last 14 years, and have been worship leading for just over a year. Learn more about me

Worship Planning: Cutting off the Fat

Thumbnail image for Worship Planning: Cutting off the Fat by Al Ingham March 26, 2012 Worship Planning

Dowsed in His Spirit, I felt a steel rod go down the center of my being, grounding me. I saw the picture of a carving knife slicing down my spiritual body, cutting away the fat and stripping me down to just the bare-bone essentials. The words of Matt Redman’s song rang out from the temple. [...]

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Leading Worship: When the People Respond

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: When the People Respond by Al Ingham January 18, 2012 leading worship

It can be frustrating.  I’ve seen it in a variety of churches.  The team isn’t always on top of their game, and the people they’re leading get into a hole–a hole where worship isn’t hitting their hearts, where the norm is less than awe-inspiring, and where God’s hand isn’t in the worship. They listen to [...]

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Worship for Men

Thumbnail image for Worship for Men by Al Ingham November 14, 2011 leading worship

It’s one area I am passionate about. Ever since seeing Matt Redman’s comments about how most worship songs are not manfriendly, I have been aware of the struggle for Men in church and their participation in corporate worship. The church I am in at the moment is in an unusual imbalance, where of our 5 worship leaders, [...]

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